'Several factors are expected to help accelerate the pace of growth in 2018-19. There are now clearer signs that the revival in investment activity will be sustained,' he said

India's pace of growth to accelerate in 2018-19: RBI governor

A number of elections are scheduled to be held in India within the next one year with assembly polls in Karnataka, Mizoram, Chattisgarh, Madhya Pradesh and Rajasthan as well as the 2019 Lok Sabha election

India's growth momentum must continue despite elections: IMF

The implementation of the goods and services tax (GST), despite a bumpy road, is going to help secure the solidity of foundation of public finances, David Lipton, the International Monetary Fund (IMF)'s First Deputy Managing Director David Lipton said

India's reforms bearing fruits, make case for more steps: IMF

'The debt level is relatively high (in India), but the authorities are planning to bring it down over the medium term with the right policies,' The deputy director of the IMF's Fiscal Affairs Department said

India using right policies to lower high debt level: IMF

Trump has often lashed out at China for following "unfair trade practices" focussing on "trade imbalances" with the Communist state.

US, China in 'phony war' over trade: International Monetary Fund

President Xi Jinping's Belt and Road Initiative, unveiled in 2013, aims at building a modern-day Silk Road connecting China by land and sea to Southeast Asia, Central Asia, the Middle East, Europe and Africa.

IMF's Lagarde says Belt and Road progressing but warns of debt risks

Overall, the IMF sees economic growth picking up toward an estimated potential rate of about 7-7.5 per cent

Despite Myanmar economy rebound, investors wary of Rohingya sanctions risk: IMF

Noting that India has been one of the fastest growing large economies in recent times, he said this has led to improvement in reducing poverty and improvements in living standards.

Unemployment major challenge facing India: IMF

The plan is backed by countries including France and Germany

IMF chief says 'Why not?' to European Monetary Fund plan

Christine Lagarde singled out Trump’s tax reforms as one of three risks that could destabilise the current economic recovery, especially given the boom in stock markets in the past year

Trump's tax cuts could destabilise global economy: IMF

The NSE Nifty ended 1 per cent higher led by the metal, PSU bank stock

Sensex closes above 36,000 mark at all-time high

In the latest update to the IMF's World Economic Outlook, nearly all the forecasts for 2018 and 2019 were revised upward compared to the October edition.

India to grow at 7.4% in 2018, global growth rate revised upwards: IMF

The privatisation of loss-making entities that were draining the exchequer was a key priority for the Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) party when it swept to power in 2013.

Pakistan aims to sell national airline PIA before election

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) made these observations in its Financial System Stability Assessment (FSSA) for India

India needs to strengthen RBI's independence: IMF

Recently, the US-based Moody's upgraded India's sovereign rating after a gap of 13 years to Baa2, with 'stable' outlook

IMF to update India's growth rate forecast in January

Zimbabwe was once one of Africa?s most promising economies but suffered decades of decline as former President Robert Mugabe pursued policies that included the violent seizure of white-owned commercial farms and money-printing that led to hyperinflation

Zimbabwe's economic situation 'very difficult': IMF mission chief

China, Russia and the International Monetary Fund are among those contemplating a Venezuela bailout. But help for this debt-stricken nation seems far from assured.

Who is going to pay for Venezuela's oil debt

The International Monetary Fund said India's growth rate will fall by 0.4 percentage point to 7.2% this year

Demonetisation effect: IMF cuts India growth forecast for 2017

IMF chief Christine Lagarde said the program will help Egypt restore macroeconomic stability, address a huge budget deficit and rising debt

IMF approves $12 bn loan to support Egypt's economy

Rato allowed 65 other top executives to misuse bank Caja Madrid and Bankia's funds during his tenure as the bank head

Former IMF boss Rodrigo Rato to face trial over corruption charges

According to Argentina's ministry of finance, Article IV represents a new step for the country in its international reintegration

IMF to resume Article IV missions in Argentina after 10-year hiatus

Jim Yong Kim already has the backing of the World Bank largest shareholder - the US. Nominations for the position will open on Thursday

World Bank president launches bid for second term

International Monetary Fund to release final instalment of $6.6 bn loan to Pakistan after satisfactory review of its economic performance

Pakistan ends reliance on foreign lending, says 'goodbye' to IMF

IMF plans to send a team to the country at the end of this month to review the situation and begin consultations

Egypt seeks financial support from International Monetary Fund